Ontario Tech University

Educational Psychology

Ontario Tech University

Faculty:Frazer Faculty of Education
Degree:Bachelor; Honours
Field of Study:Psychology Teacher Education

Description:

Our Bachelor of Arts in Educational?Psychology is the study of how people learn, focusing on the biological, cognitive, emotional and?social factors influencing knowledge acquisition, retention and application in typical and atypical populations. It informs the effective development of innovative teaching methods, learning environments and interventions for diverse learners and explores factors that can impact educational

success.

The Bachelor of Arts in Educational Psychology is Canada’s first undergraduate program dedicated exclusively to Educational Psychology. The program addresses the unique needs of students pursuing careers in psychometry, guidance counseling, school social work and education, addressing mental health and?developmental needs across the lifespan.

You will explore the theories, research and applications of work on cognition, development, learning theories, assessment practices, inclusive education and technology-enhanced environments. The program offers flexible learning modalities (in-person, online, hybrid-flex) and advanced entry pathways. This unique design allows students to align academic experiences with career goals, preparing them to address complex challenges in education and mental health.

Specializations in Educational Psychology include:

Prerequisites:

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.

    Current Ontario secondary school students must complete the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with six 4U or 4M credits including English (ENG4U).

    Note: Admission is competitive. The specific average or standing required for admission varies from year to year. Students are selected by taking into consideration a wide range of criteria including school marks, distribution of subjects taken and performance in subjects relevant to the academic program. Possession of the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance. Preference will be given to applicants with the best qualifications.

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

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